SpongeBob Hits the PSP

Time to get your superhero on

THQ announced today that SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger has begun shipping to retailers nationwide for the PSP. The colourful little sponge character takes on the role of superhero as the Dirty Bubble strikes his once humble home of Bikini Bottom.

With popular superheroes Mermaidman and Barnacleboy kidnapped, it's up to SpongeBob to save his home by harnessing the powers of Mermaidman's hero belt, gaining abilities like Super Strength, Super Speed, Summon Sea Creatures, Raging Whirlpool, and Water Ball.

The game features both single and multiplayer gameplay, taking place within a non-linear 3D world. Rated "E" for Everyone, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger for the PSP is available at a price of $39.99.